Isaac Bholu
Isaac Bholu | |
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| Born | Ojo Boluwatife Babatunde |
| Education | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
Ojo Boluwatife Babatunde,[1] popularly known as Isaac Bholu, is a Nigerian comedian, actor and internet personality.
Early life and education
Bholu was born and raised in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. He attended Smart Kiddies College for primary education and Ariyo International College for secondary education.[2]
He later studied at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, where he completed his undergraduate education in 2020.[3] After graduation, he pursued postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom.[3]
Career
Bholu began creating short comedy skits during a period of academic strikes in Nigerian universities in 2015, sharing them primarily on Instagram.[3][4] His comedy is characterised by expressive physical performance and visual storytelling, earning comparisons to other global creators who use non-verbal humour to communicate ideas.[4] He has been compared to Italian internet personality Khaby Lame for his use of facial expressions, timing, and body language in visual comedy.[3]
Bholu has cited Nigerian comedian Twyse Ereme as a key influence on his career. He has also expressed admiration for veteran Nigerian actors such as Adebayo Salami and Joke Silva.[5][6]
In 2023, he was recognised as a member of ForbesBLK, an initiative of Forbes that highlights Black leaders and creatives worldwide.[7]
References
- ^ "The Comedy World Accepted Me Unexpectedly – Isaac Bholu". Authority Nigeria. 10 December 2021.
- ^ "Why Isaac Bholu is different from the role I play in skits – Babatunde". Blueprint Newspapers. 5 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d "I'm a Skit Maker, Actor and Investor – Isaac Bholu". Vanguard Nigeria.
- ^ a b Ezema, Patrick (7 November 2025). "Isaac Bholu is crafting a new language of comedy for a global generation". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ Agbana, Rotimi (20 December 2021). "Twyse Ereme Inspired The Isaac Bholu You All Admire Today". Independent. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ Daraloye, Emmanuel (16 September 2025). "Isaac Bholu: Redefining Stage and Screen Performances with Depth and Creativity". ThisDay. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Isaac Bholu honoured with ForbesBLK recognition". Tribune Online.